Mouse Gun Caliber .22, .25, .32 or .380? - Page 3

B.N.Real · January 30, 2010, 09:23 PM

380.

But a 38 special snub means five shots for sure with no possibilty of a feeding failure.

And you are looking at about twice the meager power of the 380 especially in 38+p loadings.

And the very light Smiths,Ruger and Taurus snubs disappear in a pocket almost as well as a 380 semi auto.

I own a old Mauser HSC but it only likes brand new fmj rounds and even then it's picky-(can't say it on this board).

I'm less enthused about small autos as my age gets up in the mountains.

Although,a 1908 Colt 380 is still a must have on my must have list.

I just wished Smith would buy the rights and remake that gun or Colt brought them out again just as they were made all those years ago.

But then they'd probably cost $1500.

joegator · February 1, 2010, 08:22 PM

My mouse gun is an LCP. With the right cartridge the .380 offers enough penetration and power to be considered a self defense round. I prefer to carry a Smith 640 for the extra power and reliability, but have to admit the LCP is one of the most comfortable pocket guns you're gonna find and qualifies as a mouse gun.

Mustang 6502 · February 2, 2010, 11:08 AM

I have a Kel Tec P-32 and a Beretta Tomcat Inox .32 cal. Both are small, shoot tight groups at ten yards and the ammo cost is much less than .380 and recoil is mild.

View Poll Results: What Caliber for Mouse Guns?
.22lr	19	9.13%
.22 Magnum	12	5.77%
.25 ACP	8	3.85%
.32 ACP	48	23.08%
.380 Auto	121	58.17%
Voters: 208. You may not vote on this poll

February 2, 2010, 11:08 AM	#53
Mustang 6502 Member Join Date: December 25, 2009 Location: Weatherford Texas Posts: 27	Mouse Guns I have a Kel Tec P-32 and a Beretta Tomcat Inox .32 cal. Both are small, shoot tight groups at ten yards and the ammo cost is much less than .380 and recoil is mild.

January 30, 2010, 09:23 PM	#51
B.N.Real Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2008 Posts: 4,092	380. But a 38 special snub means five shots for sure with no possibilty of a feeding failure. And you are looking at about twice the meager power of the 380 especially in 38+p loadings. And the very light Smiths,Ruger and Taurus snubs disappear in a pocket almost as well as a 380 semi auto. I own a old Mauser HSC but it only likes brand new fmj rounds and even then it's picky-(can't say it on this board). I'm less enthused about small autos as my age gets up in the mountains. Although,a 1908 Colt 380 is still a must have on my must have list. I just wished Smith would buy the rights and remake that gun or Colt brought them out again just as they were made all those years ago. But then they'd probably cost $1500.

February 1, 2010, 08:22 PM	#52
joegator Senior Member Join Date: April 11, 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 537	My mouse gun is an LCP. With the right cartridge the .380 offers enough penetration and power to be considered a self defense round. I prefer to carry a Smith 640 for the extra power and reliability, but have to admit the LCP is one of the most comfortable pocket guns you're gonna find and qualifies as a mouse gun.